Poetic devices quiz

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the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words

• alliteration

• assonance

• consonance

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

the repetition of the same vowel sounds among words

• alliteration

• assonance

• consonance

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

the repetition of the same consonant sounds among words (not limited to initial sounds)

• alliteration

• assonance

• consonance

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

words whose sounds imitate their meaning

• alliteration

• assonance

• consonance

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

words whose final syllables have the exact same sound

• complete rhyme

• partial rhyme

• internal rhyme

• end rhyme

Multiple Choice

words whose final syllables almost rhyme

• complete rhyme

• partial rhyme

• internal rhyme

• end rhyme

Multiple Choice

rhymes within lines

• complete rhyme

• partial rhyme

• internal rhyme

• end rhyme

Multiple Choice

rhymes at the ends of lines

• complete rhyme

• partial rhyme

• internal rhyme

• end rhyme

Multiple Choice

a group of lines in a poem; similar to a paragraph in prose

• verse

• stanza

• refrain

• repetition

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when a line of poetry does not end with punctuation mark and spills to the next line

• repetition

• stanza

• line break

• enjambment

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spaces between stanzas in a poem

• verse

• refrain

• line break

• enjambment

Multiple Choice

line(s) of a poem; could refer to a single line, a stanza, or the whole poem

• verse

• refrain

• repetition

• enjambment

Multiple Choice

phrases or lines of poetry repeated in the poem

• refrain

• enjambment

• verse

• stanza

Multiple Choice

repeated words, phrases, images, or structures

• repetition

• verse

• stanza

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

a poem that expresses emotions or paints a picture

• lyrical poem

• narrative poem

• epic

• ballad

Multiple Choice

a poem that tells a story

• limerick

• narrative poem

• sonnet

• story poem

Multiple Choice

5-line poem with rhyme scheme AABBA

• limerick

• sonnet

• ballad

• haiku

Multiple Choice

poem with structured 14 lines

• sonnet

• ballad

• epic

• limerick

Multiple Choice

a long narrative poem that follows the adventures of a single hero

• epic

• saga

• heroic poem

• myth

Multiple Choice

a narrative poem, often set to music or a dance

• lyrical poem

• ballad

• limerick

• ode

Multiple Select

The Sun strolled across the sky.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

The stars were twinkling like diamonds.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

He hopped happily.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

The tree’s branches were arms reaching the sky.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

Act naturally!

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

All the world’s a stage.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

They fought like cats and dogs.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

A better butter makes a batter better.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

This is the original copy.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

Your explanation is as clear as mud.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

The avalanche devoured anything standing in its way.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

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He was a tornado, blasting his way to the opposing team.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

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It is an open secret now.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

Time flies and waits for no one.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

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Wizard’s wisdom is known to all here.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Multiple Choice

The poet's attitude about the subject of the poem

• tone

• theme

• free verse

• imagery

Multiple Choice

Deliberate repetition of consonant sounds

• assonance

• alliteration

• dissonance

• onomatopoeia

Multiple Choice

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics

• metaphor

• imagery

• irony

• personification

Multiple Choice

"A ton of worry was lifted from the beggar's back when he received the alms. "

What poetic device is used in the sentence?

• repetition

• rhyme

• simile

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

The gentle giant jumped in jubilation. 
This is an example of a/an: 

• simile
• metaphor
• alliteration

Multiple Choice

Max is a pig when he eats.
This is an example of a/an: 

• alliteration
• simile
• metaphor

Multiple Choice

Your brain is a computer. 
This is an example of a/an: 

• metaphor
• simile
• alliteration

Multiple Choice

Exaggeration. When something is made out to be a lot greater than it is.

"It's a million degrees in here!"

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

• Rhyme

Multiple Choice

The similarity of sound between words.

"The fat cat sat on the mat"

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

• Rhyme

Multiple Choice

A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.

• Line

• Stanza

• Word

• Idea

Multiple Choice

The descriptive words and phrases that a writer uses to re-create sensory experiences.

"Gardens with well-groomed scents"

• Line

• Imagery

• Words

• Themes

Multiple Choice

When something inhuman (inanimate, animal, or even an idea) is given human-like qualities.

"The smiling sun"

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Allusion

• Rhyme

Multiple Choice

The beat and pace of a poem, often created through the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

• Rhyme

• Bass

• Rhythm

• Tempo

Multiple Choice

A comparison between two unlike things where one thing is similar to another (using "like" or "as")

"Life is like a box of chocolates"

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Stanza

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A comparison between two unlike things where one represents the other.

"Love is an open door"

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Stanza